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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.63, 308.58 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.63, 308.58 and 130.38 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.63 : 308.58 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.63/308.58 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.63x = 308.58 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.63x = 40,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,231.01/223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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